HB 1265 (1996): relative to payment of utilities by tenants of manufactured housing parks.

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HB 1265 (1996)

relative to payment of utilities by tenants of manufactured housing parks.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Housing
  • Chapter law: 127

The Story

The committee held a public hearing on January 2, 1996. It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development committee. The committee held work sessions on January 15, 1996 and January 29, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 16–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 21, 1996 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on February 21, 1996 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 4, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On April 16, 1996 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On April 18, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 9, 1996 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 21, 1996, making it Chapter 127 of the session laws. It took effect on July 20, 1996.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Lozeau (Hills 30) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. P. Katsakiores (Rock 13)
  • Rep. Weare (Rock 21)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 2, 1996, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development, RM302,LOB
  • January 15, 1996, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development, RM302,LOB
  • January 29, 1996, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development, RM202,LOB
  • April 4, 1996, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM102,LOB

Votes

  • April 16, 1996, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
  • April 18, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 1996: HEARING JAN02 02:00 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO COMMERCE; HJ4,P129
  • January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/12/95 DUE ON 02/22/96
  • January 15, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN15 10:00 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • January 29, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN29 01:30 RM202,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • February 7, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB21 (VOTE 16-1;CC)
  • February 7, 1996: PROP COMM AM<4585>; HC24,P784-785
  • February 21, 1996: PASSED WITH AM; HJ30,P1080-1081 + 1115
  • February 21, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS; SJ9,P116
  • April 4, 1996: HEARING APR04 03:00 RM102,LOB FOR: PUB AFFS
  • April 15, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP APR16 (VOTE 5-0)
  • April 16, 1996: LAID ON THE TABLE, SEN WHEELER MA VV; SJ18,P300-301
  • April 18, 1996: TAKEN FROM THE TABLE, SEN GORDON MA VV; PASSED VV; SJ20,P375 +376
  • May 8, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ65,P2046
  • May 9, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ23,P451
  • May 21, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/21/96 EFF: 07/20/96 CHAP.0127

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